Food Services Assistant

• Casual role
• Hub of medical precinct & leading Children’s Hospital
• Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite carpark

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is one of the world's great children's hospitals. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 4500, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on our Commitment to Child Safety: http://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/

The Role:

A position is now available within the Department of Nutrition & Food Services for a Food Service Assistant. The position is available on a casual basis to cover vacancies created by annual leave and sick leave. A variety of shifts are rostered, over 7 days, to cover shifts between 6:30 am -8pm, with the greatest need being the afternoon shift 4pm-8pm.

The Food Service Assistant works as part of a team in the food service department assisting with food production, distribution and food storage to ensure patients receive high quality meals in a timely and accurate manner. The position may involve salad and sandwich preparation, assisting with patient meal set-up and delivering patient meals to the bedside. It may also involve collecting patient meal trays, kitchenhand and store person duties, dish-washing and bottle washing, deep cleaning tasks and preparation of infant formula.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Food Handling Certificate Level 1 (Basic Food Safety).
• Previous experience in the health industry or hospitality setting is desirable
• Individuals who have qualifications and experience in cooking will also be an advantage, as we advocate cross training in our food services kitchen positions
• Great availability and flexibility to backfill positions as required

If you think you possess the right skills and experience we encourage you to apply on our website now!

Why work at the RCH?

That's what you can do for us, this is what we can offer you!

The opportunity to work in world-class facilities, alongside some of the greatest medical minds in the country.

We have 13 food and beverage options on site, a 24 hour gym, hairdresser, massage and supermarkets. We are surrounded by beautiful gardens and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, an award winning health and well-being program and a fantastic team culture. We offer continuous learning and career development and let’s not forget about the Meerkat enclosure!

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Make a change for the good. Come and work at the Royal Children’s Hospital.